Tech and Gadget News and Reviews

Amazon is bringing a free software update to the Fire TV Stick and the standard Fire TV that adds the ability to connect to pesky captive portal hotel Wi-Fi networks, which force you to a dedicated web page for authentication before being able to use the network.

As a result, the compact size and newfound flexibility of the Fire TV Stick will make traveling with it will be a no-brainer with easy access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go, Hulu, Pandora, Watch ESPN and a myriad of other apps.

The standard Fire TV box will get the same capability, as well as support for USB storage and wireless Bluetooth headphone support.

The Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker is a mid-level option for those looking for something better than the $40 department store speakers. For the $129 asking price, the speaker delivers performance in spades. [Read more…]

B&H has a killer deal on a powered Bluetooth speaker system for the next 24 hours in the Deal Zone for $19.99. This is a Cyber Acoustics CA-3092BT 8W RMS system. You get 2 satellites each with a 1.5″ driver and a single 3″ sub-woofer in a cubed enclosure. I’ve already got one in my cart.

The headphones feature an integrated rechargeable battery that offers up to 10 hours of continuous active audio or 200 hours of standby time. The battery is charged via a micro-USB cable through a computer USB port or via an AC outlet with an adapter.

Harmon has launched a cool concept in portable speakers with the JBL SondFly BT and JBL SoundFly Air. What makes this speaker different, you ask? The speaker, itself, plugs directly into a wall outlet, much like a “plug-in air freshener.” [Read more…]